₦airaland Forum

bamidelee:
Okorocha is the only igbo that knows politics. Let them continue with their hatred, that was why minister of labour could have been the sp but cos of their hatred and short sightedness they failed. They're repeating the same with Okorocha and they would start shouting leflendum when they loss at national level again

The charlatan is just playing to the gallery. If he had attracted industries, provided electricity to the numerous communities, improved health care, then he can commit some of these madnesses and still have a soft landing . Okorocha is just an ambitious, selfish person, what is his ideology? How many parties has he been in? I guess if the presidency shift to another party, he okorocha would shift too. Is that want makes him know politics? That is your Nigerian type of politician. Should your governor be in same party with the president to deliver the dividend of democracy?certainly not.

Court of public opinion, please let establish facts.
1. Was the sale authorised by him or Federal Executive Council?
2. Did he have right of first refusal?
3. Did he pay the established price for the asset?

If the answer is FEC, YES and YES. Then EFCC has no case, and should stop wasting public resources pursuing shadows. We all know how public officers use their position to acquire public assets, but if it is done using the very laws then the public has no case.

The innoson vs gtb issue is simple business disagreements which can be resolved in court. If we truly believe in justice, then let EFCC take him/innoson motors to court if they established he forged some documents to obtain loan from GTB. EFCC cannot be the accuser and the judge as same time. It is unfortunate how EFCC continue to loose respect and recognition of average Nigeria due to their mode of operation. How has arresting and detaining individuals solved the various corruption cases they are handling. Key to winning a case is to prove beyond doubt that a crime had been committed.

Uteghe:
Where's FFK, the self made defender of Yoruba interest.

Most people make comment without confirming how authentic the source is. Let assume, the comment was made by wike, then to who, where and when. In what context was it made.
I won't be surprised if Wike's camp come up tomorrow to deny ever making such comment. This is the more reason people shouldn't come to this platform to engineer tribal sentiment and abuse. I believe FFK being an unrepentant PDP member and a close ally to most of the vocal PDP members in the south, he won't jump in without certainty that wike made those statement.

Imo state need more of his type to declare and contest the governorship position. At least, we all know where he is coming from and people can actually do research on him and others from the business world who may have interest. But the question is, will Imo people really scrutinize the next contestants very well before casting there votes?

InvertedHammer:
Imo folks that claim to be well-educated?

SMH.

The level of absurdity in Imo State is disheartening. Their education is a total waste.

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The most docile part of our society in Nigeria is the so called "well educated" people. The education system trained them not to ask questions or stand up to be counted for what they believe. Okorocha is a disease that has infested and rendered IMO state helpless because the so called educated people cannot provide antidote to his influence.

Abagworo:
You are rather blowing things out of proportion. Owerri is the fastest developing city in Nigeria and has to set the pace. Let the Keke people move to your State and continue while the wise ones will upgrade to taxi or run in satelite towns off Owerri city.

The questions should be,
What is the effect of this policy on the people?
Will it drives cost of transportation higher?
What are the alternatives?
What is the cost of the alternatives to the people in the affected area?
Are there enough alternatives?
What is the statement government plan to alleviate the effect of this policy?

The government need to let the people know what they are doing and let it be seen that they are doing what they say.
Not carrying out one part of the social agreement and leaving out the other, which is the most important.

That is the man some people see as the only Igbo man good for the position of the President. What a funny president he will be.

Nothing new from Okorocha can surprise me, in short Nigerians have seen nothing yet. When some people of independent mind pick up issues with the way and manner Okorocha has be governing the state, some of his fellow charlatans on this platform will reduce the issues to party level. It serves my people right because they got carried away by his oratory and never properly assessed his ability to rule uprightly. If they don't start
now to pull down his plans to install the next governor, it will be another 16 wasted years. It is time for people of great minds in the state to stand up and count. Okorocha is a mistake willfully made by Imo people..

wolesmile:
I am beginning to think something is seriously wrong with Rochas.

We don't probe and search the true personality of these so called Leaders. So, they take everyone for granted.

Why is our politicians jumping all over the places? Greed. So Ubah just realized that APGA was registered for Ndi Igbo to chart their own political leadership and development? I am not convinced of his intentions other than trying to position himself for future governorship elections. Well, he has the right, if only he will not create crisis in the party. Has he settled the outstanding allowances of his player? It will be difficult to unseat Obiano in the November election.

Igboid:
Good one.

Good to see that they are not suffering from identity crisis, though now surrounded by non Igbo neighbors and their original Igbo dialect now corrupted by importation and borrowing of non Igbo words, expressions and intonations from their fang and Bubi neighbors, this people still retained the Igbo identity.

Kudos to them.

Too bad we the Igbos in Nigeria can't be of much help to them in their independence struggle from equatorial guinea, seeing as we too are trapped in a retrogressive Nigeria entity and are struggling to free ourselves too.

An independent Igbo nation would have offered them better assistance.

Nevertheless, nothing stops us from reestablishing contact with them, as long as it doesn't draw the discomfort of their fang and Bubi neighbors who might start feeling that their allegiance is no longer to the island, but to the Igbo in Nigeria.
This could backfire and put the Igbos in Bioko in disadvantaged position, as their Bioko neighbors might start alienating them, as paranoia driven stories of plans of Igbos In Nigeria to invade the island and take control with the help of Bioko Igbos might be hatched by evil power brokers in Bioko.

So, I say we play this one cool with tact, and not be rash with decisions, to avoid puting those precious Igbos in Bioko at a disadvantaged position in their lovely island, or put them in position where they would have to start publicly denying their Igbo identity and allegiance, in order to ensure acceptance in the island by the Fangs and Bubi and enhance their survival by appealing to the paranoia of their non Igbo neighbors .


Once again, Bigfrancis1, this is a lovely thread. You made my day with it.

I agree we you in totality. Further to comment, it will be good to see some research done by our Igbo historians and linguist in the academia. The problem with Africans is that we have always left research study of ourselves to the white world, who rightly are always thirsty for knowledge. This goes to other spoken languages in Nigeria too.

With the amount of talent spread over the country and the dart of quality coaching system in the country any good move by any of the state governors should be encouraged and not viewed with scorn. The sport world has moved into scientific mode and Nigeria need to move with it. If we have the presence of these big clubs in Nigeria it will help to impact positively on our local coaching and better scouting of our young players if all goes well. All we need to know is the details of the agreement reached between Rivers state govt and Real madrid.

It will only take a discerning mind to understand the Bishop's position and many will not, because they have chosen what to believe. Thank God that some clergies are speaking against these ills in our society. Let he who has ears listen.

EMMAUGOH:
Apc and yoroubas onced talked about this man being only sensible politician in igbo land because his people hate him cos he is physcopath and illiterate..

Now the man has done the unthinkable they are pushinghim back to igbos why they elected him but forgot they were the one that endorsed his stupidness in the first place and called it humbleness.

Now the man is now showing first hand foolishness they are now saying its an igbo thing...

Anyway I don't know how this would benefit igbos or owerrians but for now I know it's Rochas trying to sell him self to Africans starting from South Africa.

That is exactly what is happening, when some us point out the leadership qualities deficiency in Okorocha, his supporters and especially the non Imolites and non lgbos attributes it to political reasons. It's really unfortunate and mischievous that same people who attacked us for rejecting Okorocha as an Igbo leader are now attacking Igbos in general for Okorocha's misdeeds.

Happy birthday Fash, great striker in his days in England, it's a pity Justin could not persevere a bit more, he would have been around today, Nigerian where are the other Nigerian players of that period, John Chidozie, Evan Ekoku, Reuben Agboola. They do come to Nigeria?

This is the one of the elders Nigerians want the Igbo youths to listen to. People without credibility. How will the youth listen them.

Kiakia:
"Asked what if he is not found, the source said: 'We might follow legal process by holding his sureties responsible. These sureties will have to produce him'"

Now, can you imagine this? Some mofos turning themselves into a court! So, they knew that a court process against Nnamdi Kanu is ongoing and yet deemed it fit to take laws into their hands by terrorising the citizens of Abia State and the family of the IPOB leader. Buhari and his military are indeed ignorant of court processes and the rule of law. Why did they not wait for the court to revoke his bail before all these shenanigan? Their action is simply premeditated and an affront on the independence of the judiciary and judicial process. Nigeria, a theatre of absurdities indeed!

That is exactly my thinking, premeditated. Most easterners wanted this to be resolved peacefully when the governors and leaders started meetings with him. Since his case was in court and the AGF has prepared the case for the cancellation of the bail granted to him. Why will Buhari who believes and swore to the rule of law send the military after him. That is jumping the court processes. This is to affirm what the guy said that the military want to kill him. How then will the government hold the sureties accountable. Nigeria is really a theatre of absurdities. Our government is good in creating confusion.

If Kanu goes underground today it's no different from what the likes of Tinubu, Dele momodu and others did during the clamp down on pro democracy struggle. Today Abiola is death but Tinubu is still relevant in the affairs of things in Nigeria. Were they cowards? You can judge. Its just unfortunate that Nigeria as a people have refused to learn from the past to know that the only way to remain one peaceful people is to engage ourselves either as individuals or a group on dialogue. If our peaceful coexistence is not tested today, it will certainly be tested in the future, if our constitution is not put to test today it will certainly be put to test in the future if things continue the way they are today. To borrow from Reno omokri, that when you have a hammer every problems looks like a nail. I expected a better leadership from Buhari and his bunch of legislators and governors. What is the worth of life of a Nigerian. It's basically worthless. People are been killed any how and the government that we all surrender all to also turned against the people. IPod issue is no issue, all it required is the government to show stronger argument and not force, how come biafran issue has not died since the war. It is better to see and know what the IPOD group is doing for they to go under ground like the radio kudirat because then the hate speech will increase and we might have multiple groups.

There cannot be peace without equity. It is not whether you support NK or Buhari, it is about being fair in our decision, speech and action. Biafran agitation is something of the mind, which also required a stronger argument to overcome. The government is not presenting this to the average youth in the SE but prefer to intimidate using federal might which is very unfortunate. When election campaign start you'll see this set of political grabbers including the presidency leaving their high horses to meet the common man on the street. Now that we all need inspiring leadership, what do we have? A set of people lacking the ability for conflict resolution. When are we going to leave sentiment and face issues objectively. When are we going to resolve the issues that continue to set us apart?

That is their problem. Humans have the ability to discern what is good or bad. You can't blame churches for the evil on earth. Man 's heart is full of evil. Man will always look for something to blame and not self. Now they blaming churches. Just as we blame everything and everybody on nairaland. How come is getting worst on daily basis, greed and covetousness. Does the holy book, the bible, encourage this actions? The answer is No.

Abagworo:
Kitipa tapia gi onu there! Okorocha remains the best Governor in history of Imo State and by the time he completes his term in 2019 things will be very clear that he is a legend. The Igbo elite are generally jealous of him because of the fact that he stood alone in his support for APC against there GEJ failed reelection which has seen him at forefront in political influence across Nigeria. Because he decided not to join in campaign of hate against the North and Yoruba they now termed him Okoroawusa and are doing their best to tarnush his image at home.

Please be civil and mind you language. We may disagree on some issues but should not warrant abusive tendencies. For me I don't care which party he belongs to, my concern is leadership. Inspiring
and people oriented leadership. Period.

moninuola65:
igbo is born to hate, how can a man of this status image be drag in mud every time!
shame!

Because he has failed on his campaign promises. He came in with a huge propaganda, disparaged the last governor and failed to complete all the projects he embarked on. Would you expect his people to clap for him? He promised job through industry, industry and industry. Most projects he executed were half measured. This is not to say that he did not have some little successes.

GoroTango:
The rest of Nigeria will not succumb to Nnamdi Kanu's blackmail, not when there are still other options to handling him on the table. The SGF position remains in the north east

What is the essence of federal character system in Nigeria? Is not to encourage unity in the country through equity and fair play. Does is it say any where that if a president did not get overwhelming vote from a region he or she is at liberty to exclude them from key government positions?Deprive them of key infrastructures? We need to wake up in this country and do the right thing. Listen to the people you lead no matter how unreasonable there opinion may be to you. That is democracy. I do not support NK in totality but any one who will peacefully challenge our present system of doing things which have not helped to move this country forward, I will support. Unfortunately there is no single person today except NK. The only way to erase sectional agitation is to instill justice, equity and fair play, by sound leadership with the ability bring the people together by words and action and not threats. The Ipod people have shown that they can die for their believe can you die for Nigeria? can most people here die for Nigeria?

linearity:
It takes a foresight to do what is doing...it is more profitable to invest in a place, where you can easily get returns.

Driving the point home...if you have made up your mind to invest in e.g. Real Estate and you have the choice of either building in your home state capital vs Lagos, which will you choose?

I don't know about you, but my choice is obvious and that is Lagos...and that choice is backed by many sound and logical reasons, including vital and strategic ones.

No matter how you evaluate the future economic earning of the project, how does this improve the real estate and infrastructural development in Akwa Ibom. It is gross stupidity to ever think of the project let alone awarding the contract. This clearly shows that the governor is not in tune with the desires of the good people of Akwa Ibom. Well this is our Nigeria where anything can happen.

Now that the sheriff is back, can we move forward please.

ofwest47:
That is how Igbo's or is it I BEFORE OTHERS as they call themselves have been causing chaos in the country Charly boy should not have even stopped at Abuja he should have taken his protest to Daura in Katsina state

We all crave for a better society, but no one will give you a better society if you don't fight for right. No one will give you your right, if you don't stand up for it. Over the years Nigerians have been quiet and that is why we are where we are today, no body is coming out to ask questions on the fundamental issues of our nationhood. Since the death of Gani, and to some extent, Fela has any one stood up to fight for any issue concerning you and I, devoid of political and ethnic coloration? The Obvious answer is NO. In your own estimation, everybody should keep shut and complain in our private home. In a true democratic setting everybody is entitled to a voice whether in support of popular line or against. People need to understand this especially in the North. I don't want to go further into the issue of the popularity of Charly's protest, that is another issue.

The Arewa quit notice call is a blessing in disguise if and only the investing Igboman will understand. This should show them how fragile this country can be. I really feel sorry for some of them when they boast of properties in a country, whose unity is based not on equity and justice but rather on properties invested outside one's region. I have seen lots of them buy up swamps in Lagos and turn them to firm lands. I have seen them buy and develop lands in the less developed areas and wait for good roads and electricity to come forth while lands are begging for development in the eastern cities. A word is a enough for the wise.

Timi go ahead and help your son discover his hidden talent. Provide the child with platform to find his destiny. There are graduate footballers out there even in the EPL e.g nedum onuoha. Some of us could not exploit our hidden talent because our parent were like book, book and book. Lots of discouragement and today some are not truly satisfied with where they end up because it could have been more fulfilled achieving it in sport. The problem is that there no good or enough academies in Nigeria because of our bad system, no sponsorships, no encouragement from the govt, or society. So the few kids, mostly from poor homes end up starting from the street and this has it's limits to what a child can learn. Look for a good academy and register your boy if he shows some skills,the earlier the better. I know my own son will continue from where I stopped. Tomorrow will tell. Good luck

TundeHashim:
While i agree with many of your points...Theres is more to the success story of Lagos than the port. Someone posted pictures of "onne" port in port Harcourt and it is very beautiful and extremely okay. What I think is that Lagos has a far better and more conducive biz environment & the port is not the ONLY and major factor. It was an ex federal territory coupled with the fact that it has been blessed with fortunate leadership right from the colonial times to the present. In short, I want you to understand that there is no deliberate policy on the part of the FG to develop the port over and above all other ports. Why is that if

Agreed, Good governance and Fed capital status helped to make Lagos what it is today. Truly it will be difficult to convince the people of the SE/SE that there are no deliberate policy to kill development in that region and especially with the port. While it was a deliberate policy to make Lagos a Fed Capital and also Abuja, why is it difficult to deliberately pursue development in the ND area which could help open up that area to the world. The non conducive business environment is as a result of long term neglect, and can be corrected by deliberate actions by the FG in conjunction with the states. Beyond rhetoric, does those "powers" have the will to do that?

TundeHashim:
The argument is neither stimulating no insightful. For a second, I can't remember a federal government "policy" that tends to favor the Lagos port over and above other ports in the country. The simple truth is that the south east does not have any port and those in the south south have been mismanaged. And lastly, while I agree that slavery is a thing if the mind, most Biafra supporters are condemned slaves because they support kanu in a bid to spite other Nigerians. If they've got an independent thinking faculty, they'll be able to disassociate themselves from the hate speech of that guy and even condemn him for calling his fellow people who didn't share his views "pigs".

Policy can be implied, those national asset were built for a reason and managed by federal government, how come those in south south are mismanaged and the only one in Lagos is well managed. No rail system at least, from Lagos to the SS/SE to move industrial materials and machinery. Goods are moved about on bad roads. From our elementary economics, industries will always be sited at a place where low cost can be achieved in terms of raw material, man power, population, distribution channel etc. Have you wondered why every fresh graduate want to come to Lagos and swell the population in Lagos? why not sokoto, Ebonyi or bayelsa. Have you notice how Lagos is rubbing on Ogun state.As for Biafran issue, as Prof Wole Soyinka correctly pointed out, it's an Ideology thing in the mind of every true Igbo person. Kanu, good or bad as he comes took advantage of that, fueled by inequality and injustices in the system. As for Jerry Igbokwe, let him tell us what investment he has brought to Igbo land, what contributions he has made towards improving his town in the east with all his connections. Nobody needs his long story of how he struggled to become successful, because struggle to success is the life of any average Nigerian but only a very small size are fortunate to have that kind of connection that made him. He should keep quiet and stop insulting his tribe.

Nigeria's First Lady, Her Excellency Aisha Mohammadu Buhari, said on Thursday 3rd August said the unity of the country was not negotiable....... Then advice your husband do the right thing. There is need for equity and justice for all.